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5Our 50 States:[Name of Your State]

Your Name

5Symbols of [name of your state]

•The state bird is:

•The state flower is:

•The state tree is:

5State Flag

•Describe the flag

  Why was this design chosen for your state?  (There may or may not be info on this)

5State Nickname

•Tell what is the state’s nickname. Write a short explanation of how your state got this nickname. There may be more than one.

5State History

•First Inhabitants

Name the major tribes of Native Americans that lived in this state. Include a few interesting facts about these people.

•Exploration

Which European explorers visited your state and where did they come from?

•Settlement

Where was the first post-explorer settlement located in your state? Who started it and why?

5State History, continued

•Colonial Days

If your state was one of the original thirteen colonies, explain what life was probably like during that time.

•Territorial Days

If your state was a territory before it became a state, explain when the United States Congress created the territory. Explain how settlers were able to obtain land in the new territory.

5Statehood

5Government

•National Government

Name the current United States Senators and Representatives.

•State Government

Name the current governor.

Describe the state’s legislature.

5Maps

5Population

•1950:

•1960:

•1970:

•1980:

•1990:

•2000

Over the past fifty years the population has (increased/decreased).

5Economy

•Chief products of the state include:

Agricultural (farm) products

Mining products

Manufactured goods

5Weather

•The average high temperature in July is:

•The average high temperature in January is:

•The average yearly precipitation is:

5Natural Resources

•Water

Name the major rivers and bodies of water.

•Minerals

Name and describe a few different kinds of minerals.

5Natural Resources, continued

•Plant Life

Name and describe some of the trees and wildflowers.

•Animal Life

Name and describe some of the wild animals.

5Places to Visit

5Famous People

•Choose three well known residents of your state. Tell what they did to become famous.

5State Motto

•Tell about the state motto and what makes this state special.

5Works Cited

•List the resources you used for your research.

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